Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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Monday, October 9th, 2023
Twins
Is something in the water in Coldwater?
By Abigail Miller
COLDWATER - As the Coldwater class of 2036 walked back inside after recess on Friday, a bunch of kids stayed outside a for a quick photo-op.
"If you are a twin, stay outside for a picture," directed elementary principal Mike Etzler.
The kindergarten class, made up of about 125 kids, includes eight sets of twins, which accounts for about 13% of the class. [More]
Renewal levy on Nov. ballot
Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin levy
By Abigail Miller
LIMA - Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties will have a five-year renewal levy not to exceed 1 mill for operating expenses on the Nov. 7 ballot.
The levy was first passed in 2014 in response to falling revenues. It would potentially generate an estimate of $3,691,000 annually. [More]
Battling for the victory
Celina picks up shutout win over Coldwater
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Saturday's Mercer County girls soccer matchup between Celina and Coldwater proved to be an exciting 80 minutes of action as both teams played hard to keep the other off the board.
The visiting Bulldogs were able to get a goal with 4 1/2 minutes remaining in the first half to take the lead, then added insurance with four minutes remaining in the match to take the 2-0 victory over the Cavaliers at Cavalier Stadium. The win extends Celina's streak to four straight in the series. [More]
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Wetlands data being examined
CELINA - Lake Improvement Association (LIA) members on Saturday heard an update from Stephen Jacquemin, environmental sciences professor at Wright State University-Lake Campus, on the surrounding wetlands.
Teams compete at Lions Meet
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area cross country teams got a final tuneup before league meets later this week as Coldwater hosted its annual Lions Invitational on Saturday morning.
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